Planters Pro Challenge Cup
Appearance
Planters Pro Challenge Cup | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Tour | Pro Tennis Tour |
Founded | 1967 |
Abolished | 1967 |
Location | Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
Venue | Flamingo Park Tennis Center |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Draw | 8 |
Prize money | S15,000 |
The Planters Pro Challenge Cup[1] was a men's professional tennis hard court tennis tournament played for one edition in 1967.[2] It was played at Flamingo Park Tennis Center, Miami Beach, Florida, United States when it was discontinued.[2]
History
[edit]The Planters Pro Challenge Cup were first in March 1967 and played on outdoor hard courts for one edition only.[2] The tournament part of the Pro Tennis Tour and was a US$15,000 event,[3] or approximately $136,842 (2024) inflation adjusted.[4] The tournament consisted of an eight players and was played between 13 March and 27 March 1967.[2]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit]Year | Winner | 2nd | Score |
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1967[5] | Rod Laver | Andrés Gimeno | 6–3, 6–3.[2] |
Year | 3rd | 4th | Score |
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1967[6] | Dennis Ralston | Fred Stolle | 8–5.[7] |
Doubles
[edit]Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
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1967[8] | Rod Laver Fred Stolle |
Pancho Gonzales Dennis Ralston |
6–4, 3–6, 6–4.[2] |
References
[edit]- ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 245. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tournaments:Planters Pro Challenge Cup". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Laver Stays Hot On Net Circuit". Kansas City Timess. Kansas City, Missouri: Newspaper Archive. 27 March 1967. p. 28. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "US Dollar's Value From 1967-2024: $15000". www.usinflationcalculator.com. US Inflation Calculator. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Laver Beats Spaniard For Singles'Title". Victoria Advocate. Victoria, Texas: Newspaper Archive. 27 March 1967. p. 8. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ McCauley
- ^ San Antonio Light
- ^ Kansas City Times